Neighbor sharing the wall did a remodel of bathroom and kitchen (both along the wall) without the HOA knowledge/approval.

I have had to re-think this leaving the 9-5 for full time REI, I mean I could be remodeling rentals all day long, but that's trading one job for another.  

We remodeled the home we currently live in and are nearly done.

I want someone who knows the market, and is willing to give their inputOur old realtor would walk a house and say yes or no, IE should would talk us out of properties she didn't like either the neighborhood or the value/remodel cost.she had the eye of an investor, managed her own properties. 

Paul/Minneapolis are remodeling work?

Sounds like the place already needs to be remodel.

I have a 2 family completely remodeled and occupied.

Refresh Exterior landscaping, remodeled bathrooms and kitchens is what will get you the most on your investment.

I now set deadlines with payment penalties, and I know more about the remodel process so as to not be taken too easily moving forward.

I will have to register as a contractor though but I intend to do that anyway to be able to pull permits, I intend to do some of the work myself and/or by hiring temporary workers, I have a guy who can remodel a bathroom in about 2 weeks at at a rate of $15/hour for a labor total of $1200, try to get this rate from a contractor.